India vs Australia T20: Australia chased 21 runs in the last over, and 43 runs in the last two overs. For India, the pick of the bowlers was Ravi Bishnoi who finished giving 32 runs from his 4 overs taking two wickets.

India vs Australia 3rd T20 highlights: Maxwell



India vs Australia 3rd T20I: Maxwell's Heroics Guide Australia to Thrilling Victory

In a match that went down to the wire, Australia snatched victory from India by five wickets in the third T20I of the five-match series. Played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the match was a thrilling contest that kept the spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end.

India, batting first, posted a daunting 222/3 on the board, thanks to a magnificent century from Ruturaj Gaikwad. The young opener was in scintillating form, smashing 123 runs off just 57 balls, an innings that included 11 fours and six sixes. He found an able ally in Suryakumar Yadav, who contributed 39 runs off 29 balls.

Chasing a challenging target, Australia found themselves in early trouble, losing three wickets in the powerplay. However, Glenn Maxwell, the 'Big Show' as he is fondly called, stepped up to the occasion and delivered a match-winning knock of 104 off 47 balls. His innings was a display of power-hitting and intelligence, as he took the game away from India in the final over, scoring the winning runs himself.

Maxwell's ton was the highlight of Australia's chase, but it was also the contributions of Marcus Stoinis (28 runs off 22 balls) and Matthew Wade (28 runs off 16 balls) that proved crucial in their victory.

For India, the pick of the bowlers was Ravi Bishnoi, who took 2/32 in his four overs. Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh also chipped in with one wicket each.

The third T20I was a captivating encounter that showcased the best of T20 cricket. India, with their young and talented players, showed great promise, but Australia, led by Maxwell's brilliance, emerged victorious in the end.

Key Takeaways:

·        Ruturaj Gaikwad's century laid the foundation for India's strong total.

·        Glenn Maxwell's match-winning knock propelled Australia to victory.

·        India's bowling was good, but it was not enough to stop Australia's chase.

Looking Ahead:

The series is now tied at 2-1, with two matches to go. Both teams will be eager to win the remaining matches and claim the series victory. The fourth T20I will be played in Raipur on December 2nd.